Dolores Chartrand, 83 of Newport died peacefully August 7, 2026 at Woodlawn Care Center after a period of failing health.

She was born March 4, 1943 the daughter of Bernice and Emile Chartrand. Dolores was a resident of Woodlawn Care Center for the past year.

She was predeceased by her life partner of 63 years Shirley Fisher.

She retired from her nursing career at Valley Regional Hospital after more than 45 years of service in many departments. Outside of work, her passions included gardening, cribbage, jigsaw puzzles, and reading. Dolores was a well-known international rug hooker.

Dolores is survived by her nephew Scott Stone, his wife Holly and their daughter Elise. She leaves her loving family and friends John and Eileen Barton , Peggy Norbury, the staff at New London Hospital and Woodlawn who were friends and family to her, and many more close friends.

There will be a graveside celebration of life for Dolores Friday, August 14th at 11AM at St. Mary Cemetery, Plains Road, in Claremont, New Hampshire.

To all her nursing friends and family Dolores wanted to share this poem to always remember by Duane Jaeger, RN, MSN She Was There

When a calming, quiet presence was all that was needed, She was there.

In the excitement and miracle of birth or in the mystery and loss of life,

She was there. When a silent glance could uplift a patient, family member or friend, She was there. At those times when the unexplainable needed to be explained, She was there.

When the situation demanded a swift foot and sharp mind, She was there.

When a gentle touch, a firm push, or an encouraging word was needed, She was there. In choosing the best one from a family’s “Thank You” box of chocolates, She was there.

To witness humanity it’s beauty, in good times and bad, without judgment,

She was there. To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope,

She was there. And now, that it is time to be at the Greater One’s side, She is there.